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Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 26 May 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clayton NC
 35.64°N 78.45°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
10:09 am EDT May 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT May 26, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 1, 2026
 
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